Instructor

Job description / Role

Job Description

An instructor position in the Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences starting Fall 2021. Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching, demonstrated skills in instructing the practical courses in human nutrition including food service management, nutrition assessment and meal planning at the undergraduate level. Professional experience in food service management is preferred.

Requirements

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must have an earned Masters in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Proficiency in the English language is required. The ability to teach undergraduate Nutrition and dietetics courses is a must.

Preferred Qualification

Teaching experience in undergraduate nutrition and dietetics programs, supervising the students/interns in the clinical practice of food service systems rotations. Work experience in food service management in nutrition/dietetics department. Registered Dietitian qualification is preferred.

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience

Skills in teaching the practical courses of food service management, nutritional assessment, meal planning. English is the language of instruction and communication in the Department of Nutrition and Health.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.